The Town of Frisco and Hope for Animals – Clear Creek Rescue will be hosting a costumed canine parade and street party on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Mardi Gras 4Paws, inspired by the Mystic Krewe of Barkus Parade in New Orleans, invites canines and their families to flaunt their best costumes down Main Street sidewalks from 3rd Avenue to 7th Avenue and back, with proceeds to benefit Hope for Animals – Clear Creek Rescue, which helps abandoned, lost, and suffering animals through rescue, shelter, and public education.
In conjunction with the parade, the “Yappy Hour” street party will take place on 3rd Avenue on the south side of Main Street between Main Street and the alley, from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. The party will include drinks, music, and a chance to win prizes and is followed by a costume contest for the best dressed canines. All animal lovers are welcome to attend this event, and bringing your own dog is not a requirement.
Registration is available online at TownofFrisco.com with fees of $20 for the first dog, plus $5 for each additional dog per family. Online registration will close on Friday, February 24, 2023. Day-of registration will be available at the event beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Ticket prices will be the same for day-of registration.
Schedule- Saturday, February 26, 2022
2:30pm – Registration begins – dogs and their humans converge on 3rd Avenue between Main Street and the alley.
2:30pm – 4:00pm- Yappy Hour- Enjoy listening to festive Mardi Gras music while sipping New Belgium beer or wine.
3:00pm – The parade starts and travels down Main Street sidewalks from 3rd Avenue to 7th Avenue and back up the other side of the street for full viewing of the colorful canines and their entourage.
3:30pm – Canine Costume Contest- Following the parade, prizes will be awarded for dogs in costumes only- A King and Queen and a “Belinda’s Best” category to commemorate the late Belinda Griffin, who inspired this event.
For more information about Mardi Gras 4Paws, please visit TownofFrisco.com/Events or email Events@TownofFrisco.com.